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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 383.01 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 383.01 and 133.98 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 383.01 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/383.01 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 383.01 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 51,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,313.74/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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